The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.

Security Bureau urges public not to participate in activities of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 159 after all affected housing blocks were searched, police said Wednesday (Dec 3), cautioning that the figure may not be final.

Hong Kong banned two pro-democracy groups from operating locally as they posed a threat to the state and aimed to subvert the democratic mindset by promoting ‘self-determination’ and undermining the basic principles of the government.

As of the start of November, Hong Kong has arrested 348 people for various national security crimes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In a sign of China’s role in the city, officials have tried to stamp out calls for accountability over a catastrophe that killed at least 159 people.

Authorities move to silence dissent after the blaze that killed 151.

For many, it was already too late. Within hours, seven of the eight towers in Wang Fuk Court were ablaze. The inferno raged for nearly two days, burning victims beyond recognition in their apartments. Lee said on Tuesday that 30 people are still missing.